Bissell 4122 Owner's manual

Brand: Bissell

Model: 4122

Category: Vacuum cleaners

Type: Owner's manual

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Bissell 4122 is a versatile vacuum cleaner that offers both convenience and functionality for a variety of cleaning tasks. With its powerful suction and variable suction power control, you can effortlessly clean both carpets and hard floors, adjusting the suction to suit the surface you're cleaning. The included special tools, such as the upholstery tool and crevice tool/dusting brush, allow you to reach and clean even the most challenging areas, making it easy to keep your home spotlessly clean.

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USER'S GUIDE

4122 SERIES

Thank You

Safety Instructions

Product View

Assembly

Operations

Maintenance and Care

Troubleshooting

Replacement Parts

Accessories

Warranty

Product Registration

Consumer Care

for buying a BISSELL Vacuum

Thanks for buying a BISSELLZing canister vacuum .Everything we know

about floor care went into the design and construction of this complete,

high-tech home cleaning system.

Your BISSELLZing canister vacuum is well made, and we back it with a

limited one year warranty. We also stand behind it with a knowledgeable,

dedicated Consumer Care department, so, should you ever have a problem,

you'll receive fast, considerate assistance.

My great-grandfather invented the floor sweeper in 1876. Today, BISSELL

is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of high quality

homecare products like your BISSELLZing canister vacuum.

Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL.

Mark J. Bissell

Chairman & CEO

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appli-

ance, basic precautions should be

observed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING YOUR

CANISTER VACUUM.

Always connect to a polarized outlet

(left slot is wider than right). Unplug

from outlet when not in use and

before conducting maintenance.

/k WARNING: To

reduce the risk of fire,

electric shock, or injury:

• Do not leave cleaner when it ms

plugged in.

• Unplug from outlet when not in use

and before servicing.

• Do not use with damaged cord or plug.

• To unplug grasp plug not cord.

• Do not pull or carry by cord, use

cord as a handle, close door on cord,

pull cord around sharp corners, run

cleaner over cord, or expose cord to

heated surfaces.

• Hold plug when rewinding the cord

onto the reel. Do not allow the plug

to whip when rewinding.

• Do not use cleaner if it has been

dropped, damaged, left outdoors or

dropped into water. Have it repaired

at an Authorized Service Center.

• Do not allow children to use as a toy.

• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

• Do not handle cleaner or plug with

wet hands.

• Do not put any object into openings.

Do not use with any opening blocked;

keep free of dust, lint, hair and any-

thing that may reduce air flow.

• Do not use without dust bag and

filters in place.

• Do not allow hair, loose clothing, fin-

gers or body parts to get near open-

ings or floor brush in the appliance.

• Do not pick up hot coals, cigarette

butts, matches or any hot, smoking,

or burning objects.

• Do not pick up hard or sharp objects

such as glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.

• Do not pick up flammable or combus-

tible materials (lighter fluid, gasoline,

kerosene, etc.) or use in the presence

of explosive liquids or vapor.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord.

• Do not pick up toxic material

(chlorine bleach, ammonia, drain

cleaner, etc.).

• Do not use in an enclosed space

filled with vapors given off by oil

base paint, paint thinner, some moth

proofing substances, flammable dust,

or other explosive or toxic vapors.

• Do not use for any purpose other

than described in this User's Guide.

• Always turn off this appliance

before connecting or disconnecting

vacuum hose.

• Use only manufacturer's

recommended attachments.

• Use only on dry, indoor surfaces.

• Keep appliance on a level surface.

• Turn off all controls before plugging

or unplugging cleaner.

• Be extra careful when cleaning stairs.

• Close attention is necessary when

used by or near children.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS FOR

FUTURE USE

THIS APPUANCE HAS

A POLARIZED PLUG.

To reduce the risk of electric shock,

this appliance has a polarized plug

(one blade is wider than the other).

This plug will fit in a polarized outlet

only one way. If the plug does not fit

fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If

it still does not fit, contact a qualified

electrician to install a proper outlet.

Do not change the plug in any way.

This model is for household use only.

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Air Flow

Regulator

Telescoping

ExtensionWand

SwivelHose

BagChange

Indicator

ToolCaddy

Brush

FlexHose

Multi-Surface

FloorNo771e

Power

Button

Post-Motor

Filter

AutomaticCord

RewindButton

VariableSuction

PowerControl

UpholsteryTool

Combination

Crevice Tool/

Dusting Brush

CAUTION:

Do not plug in your vacuum

until you are familiar

with all instructions and

operating procedures.

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;sembly

Connect swivel hose by aligning the tabs

on the hose cuff with the suction inlet•

Once the swivel hose is inserted, turn the

hose cuff clockwise to lock into place•

Connect telescopin_g extension wand to

the handle end of the flex hose.

Connect the floor nozzle foot onto the

telescoping extension wand.

Insert the combination crevice tool/

dusting brush tool into the holder•

To extend the telescopic tube, push the

black release button and then pull the

tube to the desired length•

NOTE: Shorten length of telescopic

tube for storage.

Special tools

Your BISSELLZing canister is not only a

powerful carpet and rug vacuum cleaner,

it's also a versatile bare floor and above

floor vacuum cleaner when you select one

of the special tools•

BareFIoor tool

Use to vacuum carpets, rugs and bare floors•

Swivel head turns to get into tight spaces and

fits under cabinets•

1. To vacuum carpets and rugs, push the

brush switch to the carpet position _.

This will pull the brushes up into the floor

nozzle•

2. To vacuum bare floors, push the brush

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switch to the bare floor position .

This will extend the brushes down from

the floor nozzle•

Upholstery tool:

Use the upholstery tool to clean curtains,

draperies, cushions and fabrics•

Combination crevice tool/dusting brush:

Use the crevice tool in tight, narrow spaces•

Use the dusting brush to clean curtains,

draperies, cushions and fabrics•

Plastic film can be dangerous.

To avoid danger of suffocation,

keep away from babies

andchildren.

1. 3.

Brush Up Brush Down

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Power cord

The power cord is located at the rear of the

vacuum. Gently pull out the power cord,

watching for the yellow line. Stop pulling the

power cord once the yellow line is visible.

There is also a red line, which indicates the

end of the usable cord. Do not pull the power

cord out beyond the red line.

Power button

TurnthepowerON or OFFby pressinglightly

downward on the powerbutton(0).

Automatic cord rewind

Your vacuum is eq uippcedwith an automatic

cord rewind. When cleaning is finished, press

the power button OFF (0)and grasp the plug

to disconnect from the electrical outlet. Hold

the plug and press the automatic cord rewind

button to rewind the cord automatically.

Variable suction power control

The variable suction power control is located

on the top of the vacuum. Turn the control

toward the larger dots for maximum suction.

Turn the control toward the smaller dots to

minimize suction for lightly soiled areas or

delicate fabrics.

Automatic Cord

Rewind Button

/K CAUTION:

Becareful to avoid injury as

cord retracts very quickly.

Power Variable Suction

Button Control

/KCAUTION:

Beforeusingyourvacuum,

make surethat thedustbag

and all filters(pre-motorand

post-motor)are in place. Do

notoperateyour vacuum

withoutthedustbag and filters.

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Ba_l chan_le indicator

The bag change indicator is located below

the swivel hose. If the bag change indicator

turns orange while you are vacuuming, the

dust bag needs to be replaced. The dust bag

may appear to be full or only partially full

depending upon the type of debris picked up.

Fine particles can block the airflow in the dust

bag and reduce suction before the dust bag

is Full. If the bag change indicator remains

orange, even atter changing the dust bag,

turn the vacuum off and check for a clog in

the hose or tools.

Replace dust ba_l

Never reuse a dust bag. Use only BISSELL

replacement dust bags in your Zing Bagged

canister vacuum.

1. Turnthepower OFF(_). Unplugthe

vacuumfrom electricaloutlet.

2. Disconnect the flex hose by turning

the hose cuff counterclockwise.

3. Open the dust bag compartment

by lifting up on the latch located

underneath the carry handle.

4.. Removethe dust bag by sliding the

cardboard dust bag cuff out from the

bag holder grooves. Dispose of the

used dust bag.

5. Using a new dust bag, align the card-

board dust bag cuff with the bag holder's

black grooves. Slide the bag cuff into the

grooves with the black arrow pointing up.

NOTE: The bacl holder pivots up

and down. Be'fore closing the

vacuum tank, make sure the dust

bacl is securely Rlaced and the bag

horder is in the _lown position.

6. Close dust bag compartment door and

pressdown gently until it locks into place.

NOTE: The dust bag

compartment will not close

witl_out the vacuum bag

in place.

7. Reconnect the flex hose.

BagChange

Indicator

4/5.

WARNING:

Toreduce the risk of electric shock,

turn power switch OFF and dis-

connect plug from electrical outlet

before performinq maintenance or

troubleshooting c_ecks.

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Cleaning_and replacing__ the pre-motor and post-motor filter

Filters protect the motor from dirt and dust

particles. Use only BISSELLreplacement filters NOTICE:

in your Zing Bagged canister vacuum.

1. Turn the power OFF (0). Unplug the

vacuum from electrical outlet.

2. Disconnectthe flex hoseby turning the

hosecuff counterclockwise.

3. Tolocate the pre-motorfilter,open the dust

bag compartment by lifting up on the latch

located underneath the carry handle. Remove

the dust bag from the dust bag folder.

4.. Locate the circular pre-motor filter in the dust

bag compartment. Toremove the pre-motor

filter, first remove the clip located in the

center of the pre-motor filter. This clip holds

the filter in-place during use. Do not remove

the pre-motor filter without first removing the

pre-motor filter clip.

5. After removing the pre-motor filter clip,

remove the circular pre-motor filter and clean

by hand washing in warm water. A mild

detergent may be used if desired. Allow the

filter to air dry completely before replacing.

6. Position the pre-motor filter inside the dust

bag compartment. With the filter in-place,

insert the pre-motor filter clip in the hole

located in the center of the filter. Replace

the vacuum bag per the instructions on

Rage 7. Close the dust bag compartment

door and reconnect the flex hose.

7. Tolocate the post-motor filter, first locate the

vent underneath the Variable Suction Power

Control knob and next to the power switch

and cord rewind button. Removethe vent

rate by j0ushingup on the grooves at the

ottom otthe grate.

8. With the vent grate removed, locate the

post-motor foam filter attached to the grate.

Remove the foam filter and clean by hand

washing in warm water. A mild detergent

may be used if desired. Allow the filter to

air dry completely before replacing.

9. Replacethe post-motorfoam filter in the vent

grate and attach the vent grate to the vacuum.

Thisproduct isintendedfor house-

hold useonly and not forcommer-

cial or industrialuse.Vacuuming

of dustfrom productslikeplaster,

concreteor asheswill damagethe

motorand void thewarranty.

_,_ @ Pre-Motor

Filter

Post-Motor

Filter

/K WARNING:

Do not operate cleaner

with damp or wet filters or

without all filters in place.

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Vacuum cleaner won't run

Possible causes

WARNING:

Toreduce the risk of electric shock, turn

om electrical outlet before performing

maintenance or troubleshooting.

Remedies

1. Vacuumcleanerisnotpluggedin 1. Checkelectricalplug

2. Powerbuttonisnotpresseddown 2. Presspowerbuttondown

3. Thermalprotectoraclivated 3. Allowcleanertocoolfor30minutes

Vacuum cleaner won't pick up or low suction

Possible causes Remedies

1. Tools,hoseand/ortelescopingextensionwandsareblocked

2. Filtersaredirty

3. Dustbagisfull

4. Swivelhosenotsecurelyattachedtosuctionopening

5. Crackorholeinflexhose

6. Airflowregulatororvariablesuctionpower

controlissettoopenorminimumsetting

Visible dust escaping from vacuum

Possible causes

1. Removeeachpartandcheckforblockages

2. Checkandcleanorreplacepre-motorandpost-motorfilters

3. Replace_thnewdustbag

4. Makesurehoseconnectorislockedinto

suclionopening

5. Checkhoseandreplaceifneeded

6. Changetoclosedormaximumsetting

Remedies

1. Dustbagisfull 1. Replace_thnewdustbag

2. Filtersmissingorinstalledincorre_y 2. Checkpre-motorandpost-motorfilterforcorrectinstallation

3. Filtersaredirty 3. Checkandcleanorreplacepre-motorandpost-motorfilters

4. Flexhoseisblocked 4. Removehoseandcheckforblockages

5. Swivelhosenotsecurelyattachedtosuctionopening 5. Makesures_velhoseislockedintosuclionopening

6. Crackorholeinflexhose 6. Checkhoseandreplaceifneeded

Other maintenance or service not included in the manual should be

performed by an authorized service representative.

Thank you for selecting a BISSELLproduct.

Please do nat return this product to the stare. I

For any questions or concerns, BISSELLis happy to be of

service. Contact us directly at 1-800-2,37-7691.

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)lacement parts - BISSELL vacuum

Item Part No. Part Name

1 213-8425 Dust Bags (3-pack)

2 203-8426 Pre-Motor Filter

3 203-8427 Post-Motor Filter

2 3

:cessories

Item

Part No.

203-8428

203-8418

203-7280

203-7273

203-8419

Part Name

Floor Nozzle

Extension Wands with Tool Caddy

Combination Crevice Tool/Dusting Brush

Upholstery Tool

Hose Assembly

2 3 4

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- BISSELL ZING _ Bagged Canister Vacuum

This warranty givesyou specific leqal rights, and you may also have other rightswhich may vary

from state to state. Ifyou need additional instructionregarding thiswarranty or have questions

regarding what it may cover, please contact BISSELLConsumer Care by E-mail,telephone, or

regular mail as described below.

Limited One Year Warranty

Subjectto the *EXCEPTIONSAND EXCLUSIONSidentified below, upon receipt of the product,

BISSELLwill repair or replace (with new or remanufactured components or products), at BISSELLs

option, free of charge from the date of purchase by the original purchaser, for one year any

defective or malfunctioning part.

See information below on "If your BISSELLproduct should require service".

Thiswarranty applies to product used for personal, and not commercial or rental service.This

warranty does not apply to fans or routine maintenancecomponentssuchas filters,belts, or

brushes.Damageor malfunctioncaused by negligence, abuse, neglect, unauthorized repair, or any

other use not in accordance with the User's Guide is not covered.

If your BISSELLproduct should require service:

Contact BISSELLConsumer Care to locate a BISSELLAuthorized Service Center in your area.

Ifyou need information about repairs or replacement parts, or if you have questions about

your warranty, contact BISSELLConsumer Care.

Website or E-maih

www.bissell.com

Use the "Customer Care" tab.

Or Call:

BISSELLConsumer Care

1-800-237-7691

Monday- Friday 8 am - 10 pm ET

Saturday 9 am - 8 pm ET

Sunday lOam-7pm ET

Or Write:

BISSELLHomecare, Inc.

PC)Box 3606

Grand Rapids, MI 49501

AI-IN: Consumer Care

BISSELLISNOT LIABLEFORINCIDENTALOR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES OFANY NATURE

ASSOCIATEDWITHTHEUSEOF THISPRODUCT.BISSELL'SLIABILITYWILLNOT EXCEEDTHE

PURCHASEPRICEOF THEPRODUCT.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential

damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

*EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS FROM THE TERMS OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY

THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVEAND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EITHERORAL OR

WRITTEN. ANY IMPLIEDWARRANTIES WHICH MAY ARISE BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING

THE IMPLIEDWARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESSFOR A PARTICULARPURPOSE,ARE

LIMITEDTO THE ONE YEAR DURATION FROM THE DATEOF PURCHASE AS DESCRIBEDABOVE.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty last so the

above limitation may not apply to you.

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Consumer Care

Forinformationabout repairsor replacementparts,or questionsaboutyour warranty, call:

BISSELL Consumer Care

1-800-237-7691

Monday-Friday 8am- 10pmET

Saturday 9 am - 8 pm ET

Sunday 10 am - 7pm ET

Or write:

BISSELLHomecare, Inc.

PO Box 3606

Grand Rapids MI 49501

ATTN: Consumer Care

Or visit the BISSELLwebsite - _A_cv.bissell.com

When contacting BISSELL,have model number of cleaner available.

Please record your Model Number:

Please record your Purchase Date:

NOTE: Please keep your original sales receipt. It

provides proof of purchase date in the event of a

warranty claim. See Warranty on page 1 1 for details.

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Grand Rapids, Michigan

Part Number 110-4608

Rev 7/12

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Model: 4122

Category: Vacuum cleaners

Type: Owner's manual

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